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Medical Assistance Program

VIKING CHARITIES INC

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship GrantsHealthcare Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Medical Assistance Program

Funder: Vikings of Solvang (Viking Charities Inc)
Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara County, CA
Contact: charity@vikingsofsolvang.org

Overview

The Vikings of Solvang assist people in paying for medical needs if they cannot afford to pay the expenses themselves. Requests are processed on a monthly basis.

Mission

Local charity largely funded by members' donations with a mission to help people in Santa Barbara County with medical costs that they cannot afford to pay.

    Eligible Expenses

  • Hospital or doctor bills
  • Medical equipment or devices not paid for by insurance
  • Traditional medical care approved by medical professional organizations and insurance companies

    What They Don't Fund

  • Transportation or lodging
  • Services not approved by medical professional organizations and insurance companies

    Important Policies

  • Payment Method: Pays medical providers directly; does not reimburse patients for amounts already paid by patient, family, or friends
  • Financial Documentation Required: Applicants must establish financial need and provide financial documents
  • Insurance & Provider Assistance Requirement: Applicants must have sought insurance payments and financial assistance available from their providers before applying (e.g., Cottage Hospital has generous financial assistance programs)
  • Processing: Monthly basis with possible requests for additional information

    Contact Information

  • Email: charity@vikingsofsolvang.org
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 293, Solvang, CA 93464

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Download Required Forms: Select and complete the appropriate assistance form:
- Medical Assistance Form
- Dental Assistance Form
- Other Assistance Form

2. Complete HIPAA Form: Download, fill out, and include HIPAA Form with submission

3. Gather Supporting Documentation:
- Financial documents establishing financial need
- Dental plan (if applicable)
- Medical provider statements or bills
- Proof of insurance coverage/denials
- Evidence of attempts to seek financial assistance from providers

4. Submit Application:
- Email completed application and all supporting documentation to: charity@vikingsofsolvang.org

5. Follow-up: Organization may contact applicant to request additional information

    Required Information

  • First Name, Last Name
  • Email, Phone
  • Full Address (Address Line 1, Address Line 2, City, State, Zip Code, Country)
  • Years at current address
  • Date of Birth
  • Name of Parent/Guardian (if applicable)
  • Description of medical condition/diagnosis and how organization can best serve
  • Employer and Insurance information
  • Doctor information
  • Date of Last Visit
  • How you heard about the program

    Questions to Address

  • Tell us about your medical condition and/or diagnosis and how we can best serve you.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

hardshiphealthcare

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